For many years, low-income parents paying child support have faced a vicious cycle. Failure to meet your obligation usually meant an instant warrant for your arrest. If you were sent to jail, you were likely expected to pay the outstanding balance of support while...
Month: February 2017
Know what the adoption process entails so you are more prepared
The adoption process is one that is stressful, beautiful, difficult and enriching. As you go through the process and feel all of the emotions that come along with the process, you might find that you want to be sure you are handling things in the appropriate manner....
Do you know what it might cost to adopt a child?
Adopting a child can be an exciting step for families, and often one that is looked forward to for years. Whether this step has been planned for or is something that has suddenly come up due to a change in the family, understanding all options, legal requirements and...
Post-divorce financial lessons from those near retirement age
Getting divorced at any age puts a bit of a strain on your financial life. Even if you've planned well and have ample resources, suddenly splitting those resources in two at a time when other emotional stressers are occurring can be difficult. If you haven't planned...
Remember to keep the focus on your child in a custody case
When parents divorce, the children who still live at home are thrown into a new way of life. This can be difficult on the children. It is imperative that you try to get things settled for the child as quickly as possible so that the child can have some sense of...